The actress: Lucy Durack

Beauty Hunter talks beauty with musical theatre darling, Lucy Durack, oh so famous for her role as Glinda in Wicked.

With glowing reviews every time she treads the boards, Aussie musical theatre star, Lucy Durack as recently made the strategic move from stage to small screen with big success – starring in the acclaimed series Sisters and also The Letdown on Netflix.

We grilled Lucy on staying fresh, beautiful and flawless on (and off) the stage and screen.

BH: You always look flawless on and off stage – take me through your daily beauty regime?

I start every day with a gentle cleanse with something like SKII Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser, then I use good old Olay’s Complete Defence moisturiser.

My everyday makeup is light foundation, mascara, blush and lip balm. I don’t wear too much during the day, as I have to wear heavy makeup all night on stage.

Each evening once I arrive at the theatre, I apply my full face of makeup. After the show I have a shower and touch up my make up as I often have photos at stage door on my way home.

The second I get home I take my makeup off either with makeup wipes or a more active cleanser that foams up and helps me feel fresh.

All that glitters: Lucy in Wicked The Musical mode. Image: Instagram/@lucydurack

BH: Do you follow a specific eating plan or take any supplements to keep your skin and hair looking beautiful?

I try to eat fresh veggies every day and drink plenty of water. I go through phases of taking different vitamins – but eating well, hydrating and getting enough sleep seem to work the best.

If I start to feel under the weather I stock up on zinc tablets – they are great for fighting colds and are excellent for your skin.

BH: What about makeup application for your shows – do you do it yourself and how do you make it last?

When working in theatre, you almost always have to do your own make up, unless it is something very specialised – like playing Elphaba the green witch in Wicked. Because you often don’t have chance to touch it up until interval, I recommend powdering your base down well with a translucent powder, which helps it last.

“I wear Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color as I have to kiss three different guys during the show Wicked. It comes with a clear lip-gloss to keep your lips moisturised while keeping the colour on your lips – and it really works. I bought loads of different supposedly colour stay lipsticks at the start of the season and this one works the best.”

BH: Does the heavy makeup; hot lights and perspiration take their toll on your skin?

I’m lucky as my skin is not particularly sensitive and holds up pretty well. But I always properly cleanse and moisturise and it almost never sees the sun.

Star quality: Lucy has swapped the stage for two critically-acclaimed Netflix series.

BH: Does the heavy makeup, hot lights and perspiration take their toll on your skin?

I’m lucky as my skin is not particularly sensitive and holds up pretty well. But I always properly cleanse and moisturise and it almost never sees the sun.

Clowing around: Lucy Durack and daughter Polly.

Lucy’s Top Tips for Staying Happy and Beautiful

Always. Cleanse, moisturise and wear sunscreen.

Focus. On things you like about yourself. Maybe you’re a good friend or family member, which when you think about it are some of the more important things in life.

Smile. I think smiling always makes you look more beautiful and it somehow makes you feel better too.

M.A.C Eyeshadows. “I have been using them on stage and in every day life for a number of years and they’re very reliable. They also have THE BEST fine glitter for special occasions that doesn’t make you look like you are wearing craft glitter, as so many do!”